Internationals Internationals Thursday, 04 December 2014 09:57 Internationals Touch - AJ Barnard / Warren Pretorious Interchanges - Ettienne Collins Barla come into this game after a tough encounter on the Wednesday night and physiology Dennis Sunman has worked hard all week repairing people to get back on the field , Tom Moorby has had to sit out with a injury but all others patched up and ready to go , a decent crowd at grizzley park where their to witness the occasion , on Scott Davidson cored after 10 mins 0-4 , Danny Rowse missed the conversion .some hard decisions went against barla and needed to defend 3 sets , king jinked through the line and Du-preeZ added the extras 6-4 , Lofthouse scored on 22 mins , Parkinson added the extras 4-10 Barla . 31 mins in Barla had a good sequence of passes from one side of pitch to the other but the final ball from singleton to Foulstone was missed to what was a certain try , SA pushed back well and gained 40M up the park with some hard forward work .

The arm wrestle continued , Barla received a penalty on 39 mins , Parkinson hammered home the kick , 6-12 , Some hard work from SA and rangey centre Coester crossed and Preez kicked a fine touchline conversion . 12-12 Thats how the half finished 12-12 Second half kicked off and deemed high tackle awarded the SA team a penalty Du Preez opted for the sticks and was successful , 14-12 , barla had Broidy sin binned for a high tackle and SA capitalised immediate Cohen Mzembe crossed on 50 mins , Du Preez missed the goal 18-12 , 56 minutes gone and Barla added a try down the left wing by Parkinson , 18-16 Parkinson missed his own conversion . 63 mins Samaai scored under the posts , du preez added the extras 24-16 , 70 mins SA awarded a penalty close to the line and opted to run the ball , but barla held strong .

Barla attacked the SA line and Fairhurst crossed the line on 79 mins , Parkinson missed the goal , 24-20 the game nearly never started when.

Power cut right on Ko delayed the game for 7 mins , when the game did start Barla where awarded 3 penalties which carries them up the pitch , 3 mins in a pass from Hayward sent Moorby in on the corner , Roswe added a to this with a touchline conversation 0-6 barla , both team worked hard up the middle but a again BARLA broke the right hand side and this time Hayward joined the line to release Tyson on 12 mins to crops in the right corner this time Rowse missed the conversion 0-10 barla , Danny Fairhurst worked the dummy half well and opted down the blind and threw a face ball to Parkinson who crossed left corner after 19 mins conversion was missed 0-14 Barla , 31 minutes in Parkinson gained some valuable yards with a 30 m dash from half back , Barla then worked it right for Tyson to take a ball from Lynch to cross for his second , conversion missed by Rowse 0-18 , 38 minutes in Huby took a crash ball to burst the line and sold the fullback a copybook dummy , Rowse added the conversion 0-24 .

HT 0-24 Second half kicked off and 6 mins into the 2nd half Danny Rowse grounded some excellent possession with a big punt down field barla again regained position and a well worked move and Lyme passed out the back to Huby to crashes over for his second , Rowse again the goal added 0-30 Some swift hand work to the left and 17 mins into second half and Parkinson scored right in the corner , Rowse again missed a difficult kick 0-34 , 26 mins into second half and some good work fro Foulstone and Glenn and Worthington was there to cross the line ,I front of the posts and Rowse added the extras , 0-40 , 3 mins later lofthouse broke the line drew the full back to slip to barla fullback Hayward , Rowse again added the extras 0-46 , Lofthouse gives Barla the half century on 75 mins with a try in the left corner , Rowse hits the post 0-50 .

, barlas defence stayed strong to the end and completes a good win in some hot conditions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BARLA SQUAD TO MEET PRESIDENTS SELECT Barla had there last training session 18:00hrs Sa time and head coach Martin Rowse had some selection headaches when naming the 20 man squad for the first game against the presidents 15, tomorrow KO 19:00 1.Heywood 2.parkinson ... 3.Tyson 4.Lofthouse (C) 5.Moorby 6.lynch 7.Rowse 8.Ledger 9.Fairhurst 10.Lowry 11.Hopkins 12.Broidy 13.Smith 14.Huby 15.Balmer 16 Edmondson 17.Savage 18.Glynn 19.Worthington 20. foulstone Game has been changed to 19:00 due to the high intensity of the heat 36oc, all coaches have selected the team they think can do the job tomorrow and with the hardness of the grounds injuries will be a worry to all.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BARLA Open Age Jet Off To South Africa Barla open age attended there last training session on Sunday and they were presented there international tops from Ex Barla, St Helens and current 2015 Dream team Prop Alex walmsley before they begin there long trip to SA Monday 5th Oct .The Tour will consist of 3 games and no sooner will they land and they will play their first game on Wednesday 7th V Presidents Select 13 in Pretoria.. then the final two V South Africa Rhinos in Pretoria Saturday 10th and Wednesday V South Africa Students in Pretoria. Scott lofthouse from Kells will be tour captain for the second time and Vice-captain will be Skirlaughs Marc smith .

Manager Sean High added This will be a tough tour and the team we have selected has 17 players whom will tour as an open age player for the first time, all these players have both the physical and mental attributes that we are looking for , Distingtons Aiden Worthington was brought in for the game against Leigh reserves some 3 months ago and took his chance with both hands as was Kieran Glen Mark Broidy and dean Balmer who all answered the call following injuries and have fitted into the squad really well , we also have some experienced Barla players in Danny Rowse and Danny Lynch who will enjoy leading a big pack around the park including David Lowry and Matt huby both players are currently at top of their game . Mick Heywood is currently the top full back in the conference who will get his first tour cap , We are under no illusions that the South African’s are a big physical side , but we k ow if we can control them in the middle we have a good chance of winning all 3 games . The squad will be coached by Martin Rowse and assisted by Mick Cook and Sean Richardson who are all really pleased with how the squad has trained and are pleased with the prep work .

Adam Prendergast SPAIN UNDER 23’S 0 BARLA EMERGING YOUNG LIONS 60 Played in Valencia in warm conditions the BARLA Emerging Young Lions produced another excellent performance winning 60-0, after leading 40-0 at the interval. In a great team performance Joe Willock (Castleford Lock Lane) put in a brilliant display going over for a hat-trick and converting half a dozen kicks from twelve attempts. For Spain as in the opening game they gave it their all and even though defeated it is a great rugby leagfue education for both sides, which will see players from sides in the frame to play in their crucial 2017 Rugby League World Cup tie against Latvia in Riga later this month. The game was as good as won in the opening quarter when the Lions scored four tries for a 20-0 lead. Karle Hunte (Clock Face Miners) went over on two minutes and after ten minutes of Spanish defence Jake Corrie (Kells) doubled the lead.

The visitors scored a further two tries in five minutes Will Johnson (Skirlaugh) going over on 15 minutes, followed by Jack Townend (Featherstone Lions) and Willock converted both. From the restart Willock crossed and added the extras as he did after Daniel Burns (Wath Brow Hornets) having only just come on the field. Just before half time Conor Taylor(Wigan St Pats) scorched over for a quick double making half time score 40-0 In the second half Willock went over for his second try on 46 minute and converted and four minutes later Jack McConachie (Rochdale Mayfield) brought up the fifty. Continuing with sparkling attacking rugby league Jordan O'Leary (Seaton Rangers) was next to go over on 57 mins for a converted try and Willock’s sixth conversion. Willock had the final word in a man of the match performance as he completed his treble for an individual points total of 24 points and following his outstanding display in the opening game of the tour he was named Player of the Tour..

BARLA Emerging Young Lions Team Manager Neil McCartney; “Congratulations to everyone involved in the tour to Spain, iIt's been a huge honour to represent BARLA for everyone involved. We've all made friends for life. The players were an absolute credit and their families and clubs should all be proud of each and everyone of them. “Thanks go out to all the families and friends that made the journey to support us. It meant a lot to have such excellent support behind us. A special mention goes to Joe Willock of Castleford Lock Lane who was awarded Player of the Tour for his outstanding performances in both games.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spain U21’s 18 BARLA Emerging Young Lions 6o The debut meeting between the two national sides was held in the picturesque town of Torrent. The town is not your typical place for Rugby league but the young Spaniards stepped up to the challenge with a hearty performance and with some of the players only previously playing two games. The game and the tour has been overseen by Daz Fisher the Spanish national coach.

The game kicked off with a dominate start from the Young Lions with three unanswered tries by Joe Willock (Castleford Lock Lane), Jordan O’Leary (Seaton Rangers) and Mathew Johnston (Blackbrook Royals) two of the three tries were converted by Joe Willock. After the impressive start by the Lions the young Spaniards started to get to used to the pace of the game and after some impressive hands the elusive Danny Garcia (Woolston Rovers) touched down and added to the points with his own conversion. The game was evenly contested for the next ten minutes until the break in the stale mate was broken by Joe Willock after a good bit of support play from the young full back with a touched line conversion made the score 22-6. The Lions followed up with another try straight away through Jack McConachie (Rochdale Mirfield) all the time being dogged by aggressive Spanish defence. At half time the score was 26-6. The second half kicked off under flood lights with a strong onslaught from the Lions however the Spanish defence managed to hold out until the 50th minute when Will Johnson (Skirlaugh) scored in the corner with a unsuccessful conversion.

The Lions followed Johnson’s try up with a well-executed set piece scored by Caden Wilkinson ( Dewsbury Moor) with a conversion from Dean Rooney ( Wath Brow Hornets) . The Spanish continued with their resilient performance and scored the following two tries through the Spainish left centre and Danny Garcia (Woolston) who converted both tries. The score was brought to 36-18. The Lions stepped up a gear in the last 15 minutes and scored four unanswered tries through Jordan O’Leary (Seaton), Will Johnson (Skirlaugh), Jack Townend (Featherstone Lions) and Karl Hunt (Clockface Miners). The tries were converted by Joe Willock which brought the final score to 60-18. The man of the match performances were contributed to the Spain number nine Gonzalo Morro and BARLA number nine Bradley Gott (Skirlaugh). The game was an exciting first test between the two sides and credit needs to go to the Spainish players and staff as an emerging nation in the sport. The next test is due to be played on Thursday at 9.30 pm against the Spain u 23’s in Valencia.

BARLA EMERGING YOUNG LIONS: 1. Joe Willock (Castleford Lock Lane), 2. Ross Clayton (Dalton), 3. Jake Corrie (Kells), 4. Jack McConachie (Rochdale Mayfield), 5. Matt Johnston (Blackbrook Royals), 6. Louis Brown (Featherstone Lions), 7. Dean Rooney (Wath Brow Hornets), 8. Dylan Woodhead (Ince Rose Bridge), 9. Brad Gott (Captain) (Skirlaugh), 10. Caden Wilkinson (Dewsbury Moor), 11. Billy Bishop (Leyland Warriors), 12.Jordan O'Leary (Seaton Rangers), 13. Conor Taylor (Wigan St Patricks). Subs: 14. Jake Lloyd (Leigh Miners Rangers), 15. Matt Kilgannon Vice Captain (Thatto Heath Crusaders), 16. Steve Clarke (Skirlaugh), 17. John Bownass (Dewsbury Moor).

Tries: Willock 2, Johnson 2, O’Leary 2, Johnston, McConachie, Wilkinson, Townend, Hunt, Goals: Willock 7, Rooney 1 ' The BARLA Emerging Young Lions 25 man squad set off from Manchester yesterday for their two game tour of Spain and arrived safely at at the their base in Valencia and they play the opening game today against Spain Under 23’s The squad is captained by Brad Gott (Skirlaugh) with vice captains Matthew Kilgannon (Thatto Heath Crusaders), Brad Williamson (Dalton). After a light training session yesterday to blow away the cobwebs and one this morning Head Coach Brett Turner will name his side for the game which kicks off at 8.30pm. Coach Brett Turner said, “We’re all very excited about this opportunity. To represent your country is a huge honour and something that we’re all very proud of. “The players have all trained very hard in preparation for this. These tours are about more than just rugby, it’s also about these lads getting to see another country and experience the culture that comes along with it.

Turner continued, “It is a very talented group of players that we’re taking over there but we’re not taking the Spanish opposition lightly.” Head Coach Brett Turner, We arrived at our base in Valencia safely and are now looking forward to the opening game which we will not be taking lightly as the Spanish side is an unknown quantity. We have a great squad who have worked hard to get here to represent their country.

“Knowing the backing they have back home they will want to do themselves, their parents and clubs proud on their first step on the international level.” BARLA Emerging Young Lions: Joe Willock, (Castleford Lock Lane), Jack Townend (Castleford Lock Lane), Caden Wilkinson (Dewsbury Moor), Louis Brown (Featherstone Lions), Steve Clark (Skirlaugh), Brad Gott, Captain (Skirlaugh), Will Johnson (Beverley), Jacob Croswell (Featherstone Lions), Joe Halloran (Shaw Cross Sharks), John Bownass (Dewsbury Moor), Jake Lloyd (Leigh Miners Rangers), Jack McConachie (Rochdale Mayfield), Matthew Kilgannon Vice Captain (Thatto Heath Crusaders), Connor Taylor (Wigan St Patricks), William Bishop (Leyland Warriors), Karl Hunt (Clockface Miners), Dylan Woodhead (Ince Rose Bridge), Matthew Johnson (Blackbrook Royals), Bailey Morton (Kells), Jake Corrie (Kells), Dean Rooney (Wath Brow Hornets), Daniel Burns (Wath Brow Hornets), Jordan O’Leary (Seaton Rangers), Ross Clayton (Dalton), Brad Williamson, Vice Captain (Dalton).

Head Coach Brett Turner, Assistant Head Coach Trevor Penrose, Assistant Head Coach Tom Sibley, S & C Coach David Hudson, Physio Robert Stephenson, Tour Manager Graham Parker, Team Manager Neil McCarthy. Steve Manning ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The squad was selected from the County Tri-Series, which was the best so far at this age group. They leave on the 20th of April for 5 days and play 2 games while in Spain. The squad is as follows: 1. Joe Willock, 2. Karle Hunt, 3. Jack Townend , 4. Jordan O'Leary, 5. Joe Halloran, 6. Louis Brown, 7. Jake Lloyd, 8. Brad Williamson, 9. Brad Gott, 10. Steve Clarke, 11. Matt Kilgannon, 12. Will Johnson, 13. Jacob Crosswell, 14. Daniel Burns, 15. Dylan Woodhead, 16. Billy Bishop, 17. Caden Wilkinson, 18. Dean Rooney, 19. Conor Taylor, 20. John Bownass, 21. Ross Clayton, 22.

Jack McConachie, 23. Bailey Morton, 24. Matthew Johnson, 25. Jake Corrie Tour Manager: Graham Parker Team Manager: Neil McCartney Coach Brett Turner: Said all the players and staff are very excited for this opportunity. To represent your Country is a huge honour, and something that we’re all very proud of. Every person that’s stepping foot on that plane has earned the right to be there. They’re played well for their Counties to get noticed, and they’ve all trained very hard in preparation for this. These tours are about more than just rugby, it’s also about these lads getting to see another Country and experience the culture that comes along with that. This is the first rung on the ladder as far as International rugby goes, and I’m sure that a few of these players will have long international careers with BARLA. It is a very talented bunch of players that we’re taking over there, but we’re not taking the Spanish opposition lightly. They’re going to be big, strong lads and we’ll have to be at our best to do well in what promises to be warm conditions.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, Kingston Refrigeraton, Advent CSS Limited, Morley Waste Traders, D Woodhead Home Improvements and Unison. These tours are all self funded, and it would be a hell of a lot harder without the help of these generous companies.” ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Young Lions hit Spain. The B.A.R.L.A. Emerging Young Lions will be heading out to Spain for a 2 match tour on the 20th April and will be based in Velencia. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keighley Cougars v B.A.R.L.A. Lions The final trials before the tour will see the B.A.R.L.A. Lions take on Keighley Cougars at Cougar Park on Thursday 16th of April, 7.00 pm kick off. £5 Admission fee. This is the final trial before the squad gets cut down. This is in preparation for the BARLA Lions South Africa tour on the 5th to 16th of October 2015.

Squad 1 Hayward 2 parkinson 3 Crabtree 4 Tyson 5 Foulstone 6 Gainford 7 Slater 8 Dunham 9 Edmunds 10 Gleeson 11 Fryer 12 Hopkins 13 Davidson 14 Jeffels 15 Ledger 16 Jones 17 Smith 18 Dougle 19 Fairhurst 20 Cunningham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BARLA Annual Awards Presentation Dinner - News - Wath Brow Hornets ARLFC Wath Brow Hornets ARLFC  5 years ago By Martin Brough With all international tours and exhibition fixtures now over, the British Amateur Rugby League Association brought an official end to the 2010/11 campaign by staging their Annual Award Dinner on Saturday. By Ryan Sparks, League Weekly The well-attended evening, at the Village Hotel, South Leeds, saw 18 awards handed out to a range of personnel, in order to recognise service to the game, through to the very best on the field. The evening was hosted by former Super League referee Karl Kirkpatrick and after the meal, the awards ceremony got under way. The first award, ‘The Eric Hawley’ award was one of huge significance.

Hawley, who couldn’t attend the evening itself due to illness, has spent years developing young talents through to the professional game. The award itself is for outstanding achievement at youth level and ironically although not related to the West Yorkshire-based siblings, it went to Ince Rose Bridges’ Joe Burgess. Kirkpatrick said: “He’s had a fantastic year with Ince Rose Bridge and subsequently he’s now signed for Wigan Warriors. He was part of one of the most successful under-18’s side’s to date and he was named Man of the Match in their fantastic National Cup triumph.” Next up onto the stage was a fellow teammate of Burgess in Mathew Meaden. He marked, his own, ‘tremendous’ season by winning the BARLA International Under-19’s Youth Players of the Year award after his outstanding tour to Serbia. Dave Roberts, under-19’s international manager, presented Meaden with his prize and said: “This is always a difficult award to pick. It is chosen based on performances at club, regional and international level and Mathew certainly met that criteria.” Not long after, Carol Land presented Tim White with the BARLA Youth Coach of the Year award for his fantastic efforts in developing young stars.

Kirkpatrick said: “Tim has produced no fewer than 14 players at Super League level, five of which remain there now and will sure be hitting out television screens in the next few years.” BARLA International Manager, Mick Turner, then made his way to the stage to present the next three awards. He began by paying tribute to the work of the newly named, BARLA Open Age Coach of the Year, Chris Gorey of Hollinwood ARLFC. Turner said: “He’s brought stability and strength to the Hollinwood club, attracting a whole host of new players to the club and many will say he’s played a major role in the success of the club.” Turner continued by presenting Shaw Cross Sharks’ Patrick Foulstone with the BARLA International Under-21’s Player of the Year award. He added: “I’ve known Pat for a long time, he’s played for Shaw Cross since the age of four and he’s improved year upon year.

This award is fully deserved after his fantastic run of performances on tour.” Egremont Rangers star John Paul Brocklebank was named BARLA International Under-23’s Player of the Year after his superb tour of Perth along with a fantastic season domestically which saw his Rangers promoted to Division 1 of the National Conference League. Carl Booth of Myton Warriors was handed the award for being BARLA’s Open Age International Player of the Year before a representative of West Hull ARLFC picked up the BARLA International Veteran Player of the Year award on behalf of Johan Windley. The Veteran Player of the Year saw Hollinwood ARLFC pick up a second prize for the night. 51-year-old Alan Dalton was named BARLA Veteran Player of the Year. Then came a brand-new award for the BARLA Women’s Player of the Year and that was picked up by Bradford Thunderbirds starlet Lauren Stallwood. The 16-year-old recorded a memorable season by scoring a hat-trick for Yorkshire in their WRLA State of Origin defeat to North West back in May and BARLA Media Manager Steve Manning paid tribute to her achievements. He said: “Laura has been a fantastic advert for the women’s game.

She makes a 70-mile round trip, twice a week, to attend training for the Bradford Thunderbirds and that in itself is a true example of her dedication to the sport. “She has had a brilliant domestic season and that led her to be selected for Yorkshire to face North West back in the first ever WRLA State of Origin clash.” James Riley of Wibsey Warriors was given the prize for best media club and not long after Jamie Hobbs and Matthew Barraclough picked up a similar prize for their league, Pennine ARL. Next up was arguably the most coveted award of the evening. The BARLA Man of Steel award went to Gareth Davies after a truly memorable season with his beloved Sharlston Rovers. Teammate Lee Bettinson picked up the award on his behalf and Kirkpatrick paid tribute by saying: “Gareth marked his best season to date by scoring a last-gasp as Sharlston grabbed the National Cup in the dying seconds. “He’s scored 54 tries this season, a record that at any level must be credited.

He has diced with the professional game on a couple of occasions though after a brief spell with Featherstone Rovers, he decided to return to the amateur game with the Rovers.” Jimmy Leach of Oldham St Annes was met by a huge applause when he made his way to the front to collect the BARLA Unsung Hero Award and the same again applied as Sharlston Rovers capped of their superb season by being named BARLA Team of the Year. Rochdale Cobras were named BARLA Club of the Year; their unbelievable short success was applauded by all. Kirkpatrick said: “In their three year existence, the Cobras have been promoted twice and came close to a third at the end of last season. “Their success has been reiterated as this year eight of their players were called up to the Rochdale ARL Town side.” Wigan St Judes secretary Joe Fitzsimmons grabbed the penultimate award of the evening, ‘The Silver Boot’ award, presented by BARLA chairman Spen Allison. Before he came to the stage, Kirkpatrick said: “Joe is a true giant of the game.

He’s a credit to rugby league and his efforts have made his club, Wigan St Judes, stronger and stronger over the last 10 years.” The final award of the night but certainly an example of ‘last but not least’ went to North West Counties League secretary Ron Girvin. He picked up the ‘Tom Keaveney’ award for his outstanding contribution to the sport. Kirkpatrick said: “His efforts are truly fantastic. His tireless efforts are for all to follow, he’s made the running of the North West Counties League very much a family affair and this award is very much a tribute to him.” The evening was rounded by a short, closing speech from Turner before the 8 piece, live band ‘Still Misbehaving’ which featured Bluefin Insurance’s Alan Tickner on the keyboard took to the stage. The celebrations began for the 18 award winners on a memorable evening for BARLA and its members. Where next? WiganWarriorsFans.com 1. Kris Radlinski Kris Radlinski played for St Jude's and St Patrick's before signing for Wigan. He joined as an amateur before turning professional aged 17 in 1993 and broke into the first team later that year.

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He had previously toured Australia with Wigan Schools alongside players such as Warrington scrum-half Lee Briers. Despite growing up with future Wigan players Jon Clarke and Paul Johnson, he was overlooked by professional clubs because of his small... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances] 26. Liam Bretherton Before coming to Wigan, Liam Bretherton played for Warrington and Whitehaven. Liam was a regular Alliance team member during the 1998 season. He made his first team debut from the substitutes bench during Wigan's home defeat to Castleford in April 1999. Liam went on to make 6 appearances in his debut... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances] 27. Chris Chester Chris Chester signed for Wigan from Halifax Blue Sox in June 1999, aged 20. He had played previously with Stanley Rangers ARLFC and had already appeared in the Great Britain Academy side. He was reluctant to leave Halifax, describing their team as "a great set of lads", but was forced to...

[Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances] 28. Gavin Clinch Gavin clinch signed for Wigan from Halifax Blue Sox in June 1999. He had played previously with Aussie clubs Cronulla, Penrith and St George. The Blue Sox sold Clinch and fellow player Chris Chester during a financial crisis, in an attempt to clear debts rumoured to be �750,000. Fellow Australian Mark... [Profile] [Injuries] [Career] [Statistics] [Appearances] Search Player Archive

Question: In which town are the prominent amateur Rugby League teams `Rose Bridge' and `St Patrick's' based?
Answer: Wigan